All articles by GlobalData Thematic Intelligence

Robotics: Macroeconomic Trends

As robotics spreads to more industrial and service sectors, one of the most important tasks ahead for policymakers will be…
Robotics: Regulatory Trends

Regulatory restrictions currently present a significant barrier to adoption of robotics, and more precisely to drone technology, in sectors, such…
Augmented Reality (AR): Macroeconomic Trends

Enterprises are expected to account for the biggest share of the augmented reality (AR) market by revenue by 2030. Listed…
Gig Economy in Consumer: Macroeconomic Trends

The pandemic is expected to remain a challenge to the consumer goods sector as employers of gig workers struggle to…
Gig Economy in Consumer: Regulatory Trends

The gig economy suffered as lack of labour protections made freelancers and self-employed workers ineligible for government furlough schemes. The…

Robotics: Technology Trends

Robotics technology has applications across industries, namely manufacturing, healthcare, retail, agriculture, defence, and others. Some key factors, including cloud computing,…
Gig Economy in Consumer: Consumer Trends

The gig economy business model serves as a way to focus on consumers as business changes are often driven by…
Augmented Reality (AR): Technology Trends

Augmented reality (AR) is expected to disrupt several industries, including retail, logistics, healthcare, law enforcement, defence, and manufacturing. Listed below…
ESG in Retail: Technology Trends

Listed below are the key technology trends impacting the ESG theme in retail and apparel, as identified by GlobalData. The…
ESG in Packaging: Regulatory Trends

Listed below are the key regulatory trends impacting the ESG theme in packaging, as identified by GlobalData. Packaging companies need…